the science behind the stories Withgott, Jay. creator Brennan, Scott R. text bibliography cau San Francisco Pearson Benjamin Cummings c2007 2007 2nd ed. monographic eng

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xxi, 376, [48] p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. 1: Foundations of environmental science -- An introduction to environmental science -- Environmental economics and environmental policy -- Environmental systems: chemistry, energy, and ecosystems -- Evolution, biodiversity, and population ecology -- Species interactions and community ecology -- 2: Environmental issues and the search for solutions -- Human population -- Soil, agriculture, and the future of food -- Biodiversity and conservation biology -- Cities, forests, and parks: land use and resource management -- Environmental health and toxicology -- Freshwater and marine systems and resources -- Atmospheric science, air pollution, and global climate change -- Nonrenewable energy sources, their impacts, and energy conservation -- Renewable energy alternatives -- Waste management -- Epilogue: Sustainable solutions. Brennan's name appears first on the previous ed. Abridged ed. of: Environment. 2nd ed. c2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. R-1 - R-13) and index. Environmental sciences GE105 .B74 2007b 363.7 Withgott, Jay. 0805306404 (alk. paper) 9780805306408 (alk. paper) 0805393676 (professional copy) 9780805393675 (professional copy) 2006021828 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0616/2006021828.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0616/2006021828.html DLC 060630 20160819112724.0 14433860